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Vacate Kano now for peace to reign – Group charges dethroned Emir Bayero
The Arewa Social Contract Initiatives, a Non Governmental Organisation, has charged the dethroned Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, to vacate the ancient city in the spirit of peace and stability.
The group, who summoned an emergency meeting of the 19 Northern States in Kano, worried that the sudden return of the dethroned Emir Bayero to Kano after packing his belongings was cooked to ignite serious civil unrest in the city.
The National Chairman of the Group, Sani Muhamud Darma, said while reading the communique of the meeting, Saturday in Kano, that, “Aminu Ado Bayero’s actions have clearly negated the tradition of the Emirate Council which he belongs to”.
He reminded Bayero that history would never be kind to him if he stood as the source of uncertainty and chaos which might consume many lives in the State.
He said, “Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the dethroned Emir of Kano, should remember that the same person he is challenging today vacated the same seat for him and even be disappeared far away from Kano, but he accepted what happened in good faith without causing any uproar, why are you not replicating his actions?”
Darma said Aminu Ado Bayero should borrow a leaf from his siblings and even his very close brother, the Emir of Bichi, Nasiru Ado Bayero, for quietly vacating Kano and without making anything that will jeopardize peace.
“Beautifully, look at the Emir of Bichi and other Emirs, nobody heard anything from them, they respectfully left and vacated their thrones without causing any havoc, that is a clear love for Kano,” the Chairman added.
“We are totally against the ill-advised actions of the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, we strongly advise him to, as a matter of urgency, relocate and if he has any reservations of what had happened, he should channel it appropriately from wherever he is, but not Kano”.
The Arewa Social Contract Initiatives reminded him that when Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf was campaigning he had promised Kano people that if elected he would change the narratives of Kano Emirates from what he believes is a distortion to where it was before the creation of the additional Emirs.
“And here is the Governor fulfilling his campaign promises, no wonder Kano people are so calm and happy with the development, as you move around one will see nothing has changed, people are happily going about their normal businesses,” Darma said.
He added, “somebody cannot sit in Abuja or wherever and decide the fate of Kano, the fact that Kano, with its attendant volatility, remained peaceful and calm, clearly shows that Emir Sanusi is being accepted wholly.
“For this, we are advising Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero not to buy the idea of plunging Kano into chaos, his actions right now shows that he is hovering a personal desire at the detriment of Kano peace and stability.”
Dangote Refinery has announced that it will need to export 95-97 percent of its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) due to low interest from Nigerian marketers. The refinery, which processes 650,000 barrels per day, revealed that only 3 to 5 percent of petrol marketers are purchasing its fuel.
Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, shared these details during an X Space session hosted by Nairametrics on Wednesday. He highlighted the challenges facing both the Dangote Refinery and Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Edwin explained, “I’m selling 2 to 3 percent to small traders who are willing to buy, while the remaining 95 to 97 percent has to be exported,” referring to the local sales of the refinery’s products.
This situation arises as the NNPCL’s deadline for adjusting the Dangote Refinery’s fuel distribution approaches without a clear plan in sight. It is worth noting that while Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has announced the refinery’s initial petrol rollout, its distribution to marketers is contingent upon NNPCL’s decisions.
The final sixteen teams for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia have been determined following the conclusion of the group stage.
In recent matches, Ghana triumphed over New Zealand with a score of 3-1, and Japan secured a 2-0 victory against Austria.
As a result, Japan has advanced to the Round of 16, joining the other 15 teams in this knockout stage.
The Round of 16 matches are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The full lineup for the Round of 16 is as follows:
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- Netherlands vs France
- Japan vs Nigeria
The Nigerian Army has refuted claims of widespread resignations among its soldiers due to issues like corruption and low morale.
In a statement, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, dismissed these reports as unfounded.
A news outlet had alleged that numerous Nigerian soldiers were resigning because of corruption and low morale. However, the statement condemned these allegations as misleading and a deliberate attempt to create discontent and undermine the Nigerian Army’s reputation and the dedication of its personnel.
Major General Nwachukwu clarified that, similar to other military organizations worldwide, service in the Nigerian Army is voluntary rather than mandatory. This means that personnel have the freedom to resign following established procedures.
He explained that the resignation process allows personnel to prepare and manage their entitlements, including pensions and gratuities, as outlined in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (Officers/Soldiers).
Contrary to the report’s implications, the statement emphasized that Nigerian Army personnel are highly motivated, and their welfare is a priority under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
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